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Post by Chris on Feb 10, 2013 20:36:15 GMT -5
Suzanne ~ I wish I had some advice. Thank the Lord, Sarah has had a pretty good year this year. She does have bad days every now and then but she hasn't been hitting, spitting, pushing, etc. We have had serious issues with her behavior in the past. We do have her own Intuniv and Zoloft. Believe it or not, the Zoloft has really helped. I think she is a lot less grumpy and able to control her emotions better. God bless. It is never easy to see our kids unhappy and out of control. By the way, Sarah only has one aide in her classroom.
Chris
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Post by Chris on Jan 6, 2013 18:52:04 GMT -5
Poor Kathleen has been through so much. I am praying that the worst is over and she will be healthy again very soon! Chris
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Post by Chris on Dec 31, 2012 17:53:52 GMT -5
Happy new year, Jackie! Thank you for all the words of wisdom and encouragement over the years. I found unomas when I was pregnant with Sarah.
Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 28, 2012 17:10:57 GMT -5
We have gone to several trunk or treats at area churches. Some have bouncy houses, petting farms, and refreshments while others only pass out candy. Sarah has enjoyed everyone of them and has not asked to eat a single piece of candy! We have a ton! I am taking most of it to my school (I teach 6th grade band) since I can bribe a ton of kids with it.
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Post by Chris on Oct 28, 2012 17:04:27 GMT -5
I love all the happy colors that she uses and she does look young. Then again, everyone is starting to look young to me.
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2012 8:22:10 GMT -5
Sarah has had some very challenging behaviors over the past two years. She has never been a quiet, compliant child but these behavors were much different. She would get agitated and start screaming. Then it would escalate to throwing things, hitting, scratching, kicking, biting. It was like she couldn't control it. Anyway, Intuniv helped for a few months but suddenly stopped working. We kept increasing the Intuniv and it helped initially but after a while, it would lose it's effectiveness. I told her doctor that I thought maybe she was depressed. She didn't seem sad but she was grouchy most of the time. We started her on a very low dose of Zoloft and what a difference! She is happy again! She is going through puberty so I am sure that has a lot to do with the moods swings but at least the Zoloft helps her deal with these changes. Now if we can teach her modesty, we'll really be on the right track. She still doesn't feel the least bit uncomfortable being naked around anybody. Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2012 8:12:47 GMT -5
I agree. We have had so many behavior problems with Sarah the past couple of years and I feel there hasn't been much support like we used to get. It seems like in the old days, there was always someone who had already experienced whatever challenge we faced.
We need to get more people back here!
Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2012 8:08:13 GMT -5
Jackie, your post made me cry. I am so sorry Emily had to go through a sexual assault. I know it is far too common that sexual predators see our kids as an easy target. I am always amazed at how the siblings of people with Ds are so giving. My older daughter is Sarah's only sibling but she tells me over and over again that she will always be there for Sarah. They love each other so much. Any chance of you and your husband retiring closer to your girls? Chris
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Post by Chris on Oct 14, 2012 20:24:44 GMT -5
I really miss this website. I never understood how facebook replaced Unomas. Sure miss hearing everyone's stories, victories and struggles.
Chris
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Post by Chris on Jun 19, 2012 9:13:38 GMT -5
Thank you for your responses. Jackie, I will order those books. I have even asked my husband if he thought Sarah had a mental illness. She is always telling herself she is bad. I just read about gluten intolerance and behavior. Now I am wondering if that is it. She doesn't have celiac disease but we have never tried to eliminate gluten from her diet. We tried taking away dairy and saw no change. Just thinking......... Chris
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Post by Chris on Jun 19, 2012 9:07:29 GMT -5
Looks like she had a great time with her dad and visa versa! Thanks for sharing. I love watching everyone's kids grow up. Chris
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Post by Chris on Jun 19, 2012 8:47:23 GMT -5
That really stinks! It sounds like Samantha Jo was well prepared. To tell you the truth, I haven't even started talking to Sarah about it and she will be 11 in September. Not looking forward to it at all!
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Post by Chris on Jun 12, 2012 20:53:49 GMT -5
Thanks, Susan. Her speech is so very delayed and I know she gets frustrated because she can't express her feelings. Chris
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Post by Chris on Jun 10, 2012 21:17:23 GMT -5
Sarah started having some significant behavior issues a couple of years ago. Last summer we started her on Intuniv and got immediate results. I thought it was a miracle cure but then her behavior took a nose dive in December. She hits, screams, kicks, scratches and/or poops in her pants. Recently she has started to her herself when she has a meltdown. They aren't daily or even weekly but when she has one it can be very scary. She had one in April when we were at an Easter egg hunt and I thought we were going to have to call an ambulance. I mean really scary. I forgot to add that she is 10 and will be 11 in September. I am sure hormones has something to do with the moodiness but I am at a loss of what to do for her. I would love any words of wisdom. Chris
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Post by Chris on May 3, 2012 20:32:04 GMT -5
Happy birthday, Emily!
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